Medford, MA vs Ruston, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Medford

67.7

#1394 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $32,877). Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Medford, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67.7 (#1394) 72.3 (#911)
Population 58,744 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $842,743 $229,937
Median Household Income $114,863 $32,877
Average Commute 31.4 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 68 25
Crime Level 4.9 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 161 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 R+25.4
Medford, MA
D+
67.7 Score

Medford, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$842,743

Population

58,744

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

68

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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